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In this issue…President’s letter 1Library/Media 2RI Physical Form 3SEAC 4From the Nurse 5

PTO Members 6-7Bay Team #7 8YMCA Healthy Kids Day 9

BEF/Munroe Dairy Fundraiser 10

Artist in You Fundraiser 11

Message from the Nominating Committee 12

Dates to rememberADHD Support Group April 23

PTO Meeting April 27

Pencil It In

One Amazing Night May 21

Hi There!It is rather diffi cult to believe that we are in the midst of April already,

and closing in on another well-deserved vacation!I am excited to report that One Amazing Night is scheduled for Thurs-

day, May 21st! This magnifi cent evening is planned to commence at 5:30. It will be jam packed with an eclective array of activities for everyone! It promises to be another extraordinary family oriented event, so come one, come all! I would also like to extend my gratitude to the One Amazing Night Committee for their stamina and perseverance in partaking in an event of this magnitude!

Additionally, our April general meeting date has been changed to Monday April the 27th at 7:00 in the school library. We will have Dr. McIntyre on hand to discuss the impending budget. Participation is a vital part of the process as the Barrington Schools’ budget is developed for the upcoming academic school year. So we ask you to join us, and stay tuned to learn more about the budget as it unfolds, and be prepared to participate in the process.

In other news, our Nominating Chair, Donna Williams is currently re-cruiting parents for PTO positions that will be vacated at the close of this year. There are executive positions as well as general committee positions available. Remember, it’s never too late to “pay it forward!” Please contact her with inquiries at [email protected].

Moreover, you are always welcomed to contact me with questions, con-cerns, or if you would like to become involved with the PTO. The best way to reach me is via my email at [email protected], for I am teaching all day.

Finally, I hope to see you at our next scheduled meeting, Monday, April 27th at 7:00 in the school library. Again, our very special guest will be Dr. McIntyre our superintendent. I hope to see you all!

Yours truly,

Donna Frederick, PTO President

ADHD Support ADHD Support

Kidscope The Newsletter of the BMS Community April 2009 / Volume 4 / Issue 8

Kidscope News and Notes - April 2009 2

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Over the past few months, all middle school

students have been involved in a mini-

research project. Recognizing that 21st

century learners are part of a vast and

constantly changing information landscape,

the need for solid research skills has never

been greater. In addition, every senior at

Barrington High School must successfully

complete the Senior Project to graduate. A

component of that project is a thesis-driven

research paper. Anyone who has ever

conducted research knows that it is a process

filled with both frustrations and rewards. It is

not something that can be taught in just one or

two lessons. Like so many things, it takes

practice and experience. This middle school

unit is still in the formative stage. The district

is committed to developing an effective

integrated research curriculum and giving

students multiple research opportunities to

build a solid foundation.

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Downing Hahn is this year’s winner of the

Rhode Island Children’s Book Award

(RICBA). As described on the RICBA

website, “A shadowy figure haunts a 13 year-

old girl at her aunt's summer cottage. Is this

figure connected with the secret that has haunted

her aunt and mother for 30 years?” This book will

prove a haunting experience for all. As of March

17, the Rhode Island Teen Book Award (RITBA)

winner has not been announced. Feel free to check

the RITBA website for updates.

Speaking of winning, Mrs. Scott’s homeroom won

the Box Top mid-year donut

party with 417 coupons. A very

close 2ndgoes to Ms. Taglione’s

homeroom with 407 coupons and

in 3rd, with 362 coupons, Ms.

Ferry’s homeroom. Thank you to all participants.

Keep sending in those Box Top coupons, and

remember, every coupon counts! A very special

thank goes you to our wonderful Box Top

coordinator, Mrs. Porter. Her enthusiasm and

diligence is making this a very successful year for

Box Tops!

As always feel free to contact me with any

questions or concerns.

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[email protected]

Drama Workshop Performance Reminder

“Is There a Doctor in the House?”Friday, May 1, 2009 • at the BMS auditorium at 7:00 PM

A donation of $3.00 will be accepted to cover the cost of the music, royalties, and a pizza party (Monday May 4). Stu-dents under 11 are free. All students need to be accompanied by an adult.

Rehearsals will continue to be held on Monday’s and Thursday’s and April 27 thry May 1, we will be rehearsing daily. On the day of the show, students will go home after rehearsal at 3:30 PM, and return back to school for a full dressed re-

hearsal promptly at 5:30 PM. (Make sure your child eats before returning to school). Cast members need to return with costume and make-up.

One fi nal note, all rehearsals are MANDATORY to ensure the success of our performance.

See you then. Ms. Ayala and the BMS Drama Troupe

Revised 10-07

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

School Name & Address: Health Care Provider Name and Address:

Phone:SCHOOL PHYSICAL FORM

This form may substitute for any district-issued form. All districts must accept this form. General health examinations shall be documented in a standardized formatwith one copy available from the Rhode Island Department of Health or in any such format that captures the same fields of information (R16-21SCHO Section 8.4)Student Name: Last First Middle Date of Birth Sex

Address: Street Apt # City State Zip Code Home Phone

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL INFORMATION BELOW (May attach immunization transcript).

IMMUNIZATIONS Please enter dates in MM/DD/YYYY format

Hepatitis B

Diphtheria-Tetanus-PertussisDTaP < 7 years Check � if DT Check � if DT Check � if DT Check � if DT Check � if DT

Pneumococcal ConjugatePCV

Polio

Haemophilus Influenzae Type B Hib

Measles-Mumps-RubellaMMR

Varicella � Student has history of varicella disease

Tetanus-Diphtheria-PertussisTdap/Td > 7 years

� Td or � Tdap � Td or � Tdap � Td or � Tdap

Rotavirus

Hepatitis A

Meningococcal

Immunization Exemption: � Medical � Religious

� Hep B � DTaP � PCV � Polio � Hib � MMR � Varicella � Td/Tdap � Rotavirus � Hep A � Mening

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

Date of PE _____/_____/_____ Height ___________ Weight___________ BP____________

Please note any health problem, chronic health condition or disability that may affect behavior or health at school:

ASTHMA: No � Yes � DIABETES: No � Yes � OTHER: ___________________________________________________________________

Significant Systems Findings: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ALLERGIES: No � Yes � (Please explain) ___________________________________________EPINEPHRINE AUTO-INJECTOR REQUIRED: No � Yes �

Treatment Plan: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

MEDICATION (REQUIRED AT SCHOOL): No � Yes � (Please list) _______________________________________________________________________

Other medication(s) that may affect behavior or health at school: _____________________________________________________________________________________

RESTRICTIONS: Can participate in physical education: Fully� With limitation � _____________________________________________________

Can participate in sports: Fully� With limitation � _____________________________________________________

LEAD SCREENING (Required for children < 6 years old)Student is in compliance with lead screening requirements:

Yes � No �

SCOLIOSIS SCREENING Yes � No �

VISION SCREENING (Children entering Kindergarten)� Passed screening� Screened and referred for comprehensive exam� Referred for comprehensive exam, but not screened

TUBERCULOSIS (If required by school district) Date of TB test:

Screening / Referral Date: ComprehensiveExam Date:

HEALTH CARE PROVIDER SIGNATURE: ________________________________________________________________ DATE: _________________________________

PRINT NAME: ________________________________________________________________


ADHD Support GroupThe ADHD Parent Support Group meets from

6:30 – 8:00 p.m. in the Barrington Middle School Library the third Thursday of each month during the academic year. This group of parents shares the experience of having a student with a diagnosis of ADHD (Attention Defi cit Hyperactivity Disorder) who is enrolled in either Barrington Middle School or High School. Our meetings focus on strategies to parent these teens to promote academic and social success. We share resources and tools that work. If you have a student that fi ts this description, you are encouraged to join us. Confi dentially is a guideline of our group. The meetings dates for 2009 are:

April 23rdMay – June dinner meeting with speaker.Our group is co-moderated by:Sally E. Lockhart, LICSW School Social

WorkerSally Davidson – parent of a high school

student

SEAC Meeting in May Presents New High School Graduation Requirements The next Special Education Advisory Committee meeting is Thursday, April 14, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Barrington High School Library. Join us for an informa-tional presentation on how the new High School Graduation Requirements may affect your child with special needs.

SEAC is open to parents of children with dis-abilities and community members who are interested in securing a quality education for children with special needs. For information please contact either, Lori Vastano, 245-6853, [email protected] or Tracey Rizzuto, 247-7553, [email protected].

Shaws offers NEW Way to Raise Funds for BMSRegistering for Shaws Neighborhood Rewards with your Shaws Card.

Receipt Rewards has a new name (Neighbor-hood Rewards) and is now handled online – no more register receipts! Just use your Shaws Rewards Card for purchases on Tues-day, Wednesday, and Thursday, and use your registered Shaws Rewards card. Shaws will contribute 1% of each supporter’s eligible Re-wards Card purchases made on those days to their designated non-profi t organization. Applies to all Shaws or Mass. Star Markets.

To link your Rewards Card to benefi t the Barrington Middle School PTO:

• Have your Shaws Rewards card handy• Go to www.shaws.com• Click on Shaws Cares icon on right• Go to Community Rewards• Select Log In or Register• Select Sign Me Up• Complete requested information, including

Program code below

Barrington Middle School PTO Program code is 49001020018

Thank you for your ongoing support of the Barrington Middle School PTO!

Keep Sending in Those Box Tops for EducationBox Tops for Education continues to be an excellent way to earn money for our school.


Important information from the Nurse

GRADE 7 PARENTS- There are many students missing proper documentation for 7th

grade physicals and immunizations. The seventh grade physical is a requirement

from the Department of Health. The immunization requirements include a Tdap

booster, Hepatitis B vaccines (three doses) and documentation of the chicken pox

vaccine or the disease. Notices have been sent home several times. Please forward

this information as soon as possible.

The school physician will be in school in March to perform physicals for students

who have not returned this requirement.

GRADE 6 PARENTS

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children entering the 7thgrade are required to have the following immunizations:

� Booster dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine, if it has

been 5 years or more since the last dose of diphtheria-tetanus containing

vaccine.

� Four (4) doses of Polio vaccine

� Two (2) doses of MMR vaccine (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

� Three (3) doses of Hepatitis B vaccine.

� Two (2) doses of Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine received �� a statement

signed by your child’s doctor stating that your child has a history of

chickenpox disease.

� One (1) dose of Meningococcal conjugate (Meningitis) vaccine

All children entering 7thgrade are required to be up-to-date on their immunizations as

well as have a physical exam. This is the perfect opportunity to review your child’s

immunizations with the doctor to ensure your child is protected from all vaccine-

preventable diseases. The physical examination is required to maintain current health

information. The physical dates from September 2008 to March 2010 are acceptable.

Thank you in advance. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Grethe Cobb School Nurse Teacher [email protected]


Joe and Donna Adams

Scott and Nanci Adams

Susan Farley and Jonathan Adamson

Linda and Robert Allen

Michael and Melissa Allen

Roger Mennillo and Gowri Anandarajah

Jennifer and Mark Anchukaitis

Jayne and George Anderson

John and Marie Anderson

Carl and Debbie Andreozzi

Ken and Kim Andsager

Iraj Anvar

Naora and Bassam Aswad

Sue and Bart Axelrod

Dawn and Tony August

Lou and Noreen Bachetti

Mark Ehrlich and Candace Baer

Bank of America

Kristin Davitt and Rick Barr

Tom and Maria Barry

Chris and Jeff Barton

Lynne and John Beaulieu

Chris and Carole Bernardo

Mark and Lisa Biagetti

Tina Calise and Dan Birch

Janice and Jeff Black

April Blackman

Ted and Danielle Blaine

Kathy and Tom Bledsoe

Liz Cantor and Paul Block

Jennifer Boland

Heather and David Bonney

Lynn and David Burke

Lynn Burke

Chris and Ellen Brady

Susan Dettling/David Brain

Jean and Daniel Brammer

Laura and Joseph Browne

Richard and Kim Buckett

Ian and Kate Burgess

Jack Pitts and Jackie Burns

Laura and Michael Butler

Kathy and Tim Cadigan

Richard and Lynn Caesar

Al and Claudia Cardarelli

Jennifer and Erik Carlson

David Inman and Linda Carpenter

Debbie and Fernando Carranza

Mike and Siobhan Carroll

Al and Betty Casazza

Karen and John Cavanagh

Patti and Peter Cerilli

Kim Chapin

Chris and Sue Cherau

Carol and Pete Child

John and Sandy Chrupcala

Chelia and Giovanni Cicione

Joan Cirillo

Anna and Tom Clancy

Sam and Beth Clark

Pat and Carrie Clegg

Jennifer and Aaron Cocca

Terry and Rick Coffey

Mary and Stuart Collins

Clare and Chris Connelly

Andy and Sue Constable

Jay and Kristen Coogan

Susan and Ed Coogan

Margaret and Brian Correia

Laci and Greg Costa

Tammy and Rob Costa

Laura and Stephen Coutu

Anne and Peter Craig

Stephen and Kelly Crawford

Andrew and Elaine Crellin

Thea and Giovanni Crippa

Tom and Marcia Culligan

Laura and Frank Cummings

Donna and Michael Curry

Amy Curti

Bettina and John Cuzzone

Anthony and Jonna D’Adamo

Tracy and Bill Daugherty

Kelly O’Connell and Steve Davis

Suzanne and Steven DeAngelis

Sue and Fred DeAngelis

Therese M. Delponte

Ken and Jessica Demarco

Stephen and Theresa DeRiso

Bill and Mary Dewitt

Eric and Elaine Dickervitz

Tanya and Peter DiMarco

Weijun Yao and Yanli Ding

Lynne Dolan/Mark Dolan

Gwen and Nick Dominick

Scott and Deanna Donnelly

Michael and Dina Dorsi

Lisa D Drapos

Andrea Ghenta and Calin Drimbarean

Jon and Julie Duffy

Lin Eleoff and Steve Edwards

Stephanie and Van Edwards

Dee and Tom Egglin

Jim and Audrey Eisenstein

Martha and Stephen Ellicott

Susan Emaus

Bob and Janet Engvall

Mark and Adela Felag

Jim and Paula Ferrato

Kathy and Michael Flaherty

Ann Miller and Henri Flikier

Lori and Jeff Finan

Anne and Vincent Fortier

Rochelle Fortin

David and Donna Frederick

Pam and Ham Freeman

Kate and Rich Freiman

Pamela Robertson and Chris Gagliano

Anne and Bill Galbraith

Trisha and Sean Galvin

Kirsten and Rick Gamache

Richard and Mary Louise Gamache

Lisa and Jim Gasperoni

Kyle Roy and Kate Garabedian

Steven and Monique Gelsomino

Diane and Peter Gibalerio

Pedro and Karen Giebink

Kim and Matt Gilmore

Leslie and Jim Goodwin

Christine and Scott Gorton

Roxanne and Jim Green

Ben and Ariadne Greenberg

Parents of Brooke Greenberg

Scott and Ellen Greenberg

Steven and Susan Grieve

Jeff and Tracy Griot

John and Pauline Groetelaars

Geoff and Pam Grove

Terre Guerrieri

Kate and Ned Gutman

Jane and Chris Hadley

Kelly Donnell and Chris Hall

Nicole and Tim Hall

Martha and Topher Hamblett

Jack and Tracy Hands

David and Mary Hanifi n

Judy and Todd Harff

Audrey Kupchan and Sam Havens

Denise and David Hawla

Bryna and Jeff Hebert

Penny and Kevin Herchen

Jill and Bruce Heterick

Janet and Napoleon Hidalgo

Mark and Sue Hoder

Lauren and Ira Holtz

Jay and Lori Howell

Mike and Tracy Hoyt

Qun Zhong and Yongsong Huang

Lane and Jennifer Hurley

Lori and Joe Hurley

Kim and Kirk Hutchings

Frank and Wendy Ian-narilli

Stephen and Bethany Imbusch

Linda Carpenter and David Inman

Dara and Sam Iserson

Nicole and Jim Jackson

Katie and Peter Jackson

Kimberly and Richard Jaffe

Kim Godfrey and Peter Jenkins

Mike and Lee Jensen

Luciana and Michael Johns

The Johnson Family

Jennifer and Kevin Jones

The Judge’s

Merry and John Kaplan

John and Robin Karofsky

Jim and Chace Kazounis

Chris and Alison Kelley

Ellen and Chuck Kellner

Annela and Brian Kelly

Christina C. and Richard A. Kelly

Elizabeth Welshman and Pat Kelty

Adam and Amiee Keenan

Ayesha Fatima and Aslam Khazi

Wow! BMS PTO Members as of January 13


Jean Russell and Wolter Kok

Cheri and John Kraunelis

Laurie and Peter Kraus

Karen Despirito and Hendrik Krosschell

Lisa and Alex Kuffner

David and JoAnn Kunitz

Mae and Mark Kurkoski

Ozlem and Marc Lamontagne

Bolt and Kirsten LaMotte

Jason and Christine Lawrence

Shawn Quigley and Steve Leahy

Stephanie and Michael Lee

Isabella Porter and Ned Levine

Perri and Jonathan Leviss

Pam and Jeff Lewis

Jim and Gloria Linakis

Mark and Kimmie Lishman

Qi and Boyuan Liu

Sean and Kerry Livingston

Jerry and Lisa Logan

Liz and Joe Lombardi

Leslie and Bryan Lorber

Karen and Carl Lovett

Elgina and Lorenzo Lucas

Chris and Cindie Lucock

Steven and Kim Magnelli

Julie and Mike Mahoney

Carol and Brian Mannix

Ellen Saideman and P Margulies

Michael and Maria Marra

Elizabeth and John Marshall

Brad and Heather Martin

Nancy and John Martin

Joseph and Kristen Masse

Susan Bellaire and Jack Massey

Charlie and Barb Masterson

Julie and Roger Maxwell

Jenifer and Peter May

Gretchen and Doug Mayhew

Ron and Loretta McBain

Hope and David McGarty

Liz and Chuck McLaughlin

Stacie and Dennis McLaughlin

Lori and Dave McMahon

Beth and Dan McQuade

David and Tricia Medeiros

Tim and Maryellen Meehan

Rachel and Chad Mellen

Maureen Johnson and Glen Mello

Gena and Joe Merlino

Ben and Mishell Middleton

Marc and Melanie Millspaugh

Beth and Glen Modica

Scott and Michelle Moglia

Chad and Beth Mollica

Maureen and Jim Monaghan

Michael and Sue Moniz

Pam and Bill Morgan

Jim and Betsy Morrison

Jim and Lisa Murphy

Suzanne Myers

Leila C. Nadra-Sayegh

The Napolitano Family

The Narvaez Family

David and Reina Niguidula

Suzanne and Jack Noonan

Brenda and Andy Nowak

Sara and Peter O’Cain

Stephen and Christine O’Grady

Andi and Bill O’Hearn

Bernadette Pace

David and Lynn Paine

Lucia and Jonathan Palmer

Jina Pappas-Horii

Bob and Becky Parant

Holly and Bud Paras

Karri and Steve Parola

Frank and Stacy Paterno

Jo-Ann Pelletier

Donna and Neal Personeus

Ann and Greg Piper

Eric and Janet Pizzuti

Alane Torf and Mike Pomerantz

Laura Laurence and David Portelli

Todd and Lisa Porter

Judy and Tom Porter

Roberta Portugal

Eliana Prates

Dennis and Jamie Priolo

Debra and Dann Provolo

John and Kim Pyle

Kristin Wharton and David Rand

Karen and Marty Rasnick

Melissa and Jeffrey Ray

Parents of Allie Ray

Loren and Paul Redman

Jean and Jason Reed

Lynne and John Reed

Janet Coit and Peter Regan

Andrew and Jennifer Reich

Chris and Renee Reilly

Carol Meeker and Jan Reitsma

Jim and Alicia Reynolds

Sharon Richards/Michael Richards

Martha and Gary Richardson

Stephen and Carolyn Richardson

Jeff and Wendy Ridgell

Tracey and Phil Rizzuto

David and Alison Robey

Kristin and Augusto Rojas

Anthony and Beth Rondeau

Debbie and Kevin Rota

Sean and Robyn Rowles

Scott and Joanne Royley

Nancy and Kevin Ryan

Patrick and Jennifer Ryan

Kathy and Todd Rywolt

Eileen and Dave Saeger

Meg and Greg Salgueiro

Kandy Roberts and Rich Salit

Becky and Scott Sancomb

Rich and Laurie Santello

Ellen and Scott Sawyer

Doreen and Jamie Schiff

Laurie and Andy Schirber

Nancy Downing Schloss and David Schloss

Jay and Lisa Schryver

Brianna Brown and Richard Schwartz

Erika Klein and James Schwartz

Tom and Andrea Scott

Amy and Roberto Serrano

Anne and Mark Shannon

Bob and Lisa Shea

Nancy and David Sheinberg

Jennifer Levy and Stephen Sheinkopf

Jane and Peter Shuman

Rob and Chris Silva

Andy Simmons and Kara Provost

Rakesh and Nisha Singh

Denise and David Smith

Robin and David Snow

Cynthia and Sergio Solanot

Bonnie and Scott Soper

Matt and Achina Stein

Jennifer and Dan Sullivan

Cindy and Mike Sullivan

Debbi Summers

Ben and Luci Sun

Beth and Michael Suriani

Duncan and Annette Sutherland

Blakely and Noah Szosz

Hal Roth and Elizabeth Taylor

Sharon and John Thayer

Coreen and Glenn Thompson

Tommy and Laurie Thompson

King To

Caroline and Stephen Tortolani

Glenda and Bill Tumber

Mark and Mary Turco

Diana and Steve Turgeon

Lori and Paul Vartanian

Lori and Mike Vastano

Jordan Verner

Elizabeth and Robert Vetromile

Nancy and Greg Voigt

Lisa and George Voutes

Martha and Dale Wallick

Laurie and Nick Ward

Betsy and Erik Warner

Karen and Richard Waterman

Sandy and Jim Waters

Anita Chuilli and Stuart Weeman

Peter and Donna Williams

Ann Adler and Drew Winner

Kim Jacobs and Chris Wohlever

Paul and Sherry Work

Stephen and Sandra Wright

Jami Star Zeltzer

Amanda Marshall and Christopher Zingg

Wendy and Michael Zucker

Armchair Giving Donors (as of February 15, 2009)

The Caesar Family - In honor of Noah Shea’s 13th Birthday.

A special thanks to:

Richard E Schwartz and Brienne E Brown


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Kidscope editorial contact information and deadlines:

Submit kidscope articles and ads by email (below) with any special requests by the due date each month. The due date is the 15th of every month. Please call or email with any questions or suggestions to:

Lori Vastano • 245-6853 • [email protected].

Behold the turtle, he/she makes progress only when she/he sticks her/his neck out.

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Nominations being taken for the 2009-10 Officers for BMS PTO!

• Openings include President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Correspondence Secretary, and Treasurer.

• What a great way to showcase or gain leadership skills!

• No experience required - shadowing opportunities available now!

• You can nominate yourself or someone else you think might be an appropriate candidate.

Please send all recommendations in asap via email: PTO_middle @bpsmail.org.

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